Joseph M. Wu
Professor
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
New York Medical College
United States of America
Biography
Dr. Wu’s laboratory studies targets and mechanisms by which resveratrol, a polyphenol isolated from grapes, protects cardiovascular cell structure and function and prevents cancer. Due to the use of known carcinogens, all trainees must be at least 18 years old.
Research Interest
Research interests include identification, purification, and characterization of resveratrol targeting proteins; cardioprotection by resveratrol; chemoprevention by tocotrienols in breast cancer; studies of reversine in cell cycle control; control of cancer cell proliferation and gene expression by mushroom extracts.
